{"id":1758,"date":"2022-02-03T06:05:28","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T06:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/?p=1758"},"modified":"2022-02-03T06:06:53","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T06:06:53","slug":"what-are-the-features-of-the-next-gen-nascar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/what-are-the-features-of-the-next-gen-nascar\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Features Of The Next Gen Nascar?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ever since December 14, 1947, when Bill France Sr. convened a meeting at the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach to plan what was to become NASCAR, followed by the first event on February 15, 1948, two things remain. NASCAR has continued, and the Streamline hotel still stands. NASCAR has gone through changes, and it faces challenges,<\/strong> so there is a lot of work to do for the sport to remain viable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2022 the generation 7 car, formally known as the Next-Gen <\/a>car, will be introduced. It will feature a new steel chassis, a floor-mounted six-speed Xtrac Limited sequential manual transmission, independent rear suspension, a new wheel design, and a redesigned Refuelling system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NASCAR  viewership and trackside attendance have reduced substantially over the last five years. The Next-Gen car aims to improve the quality of racing<\/strong>, lower the cost of the sport, attract new manufacturers while also significantly improving the safety of everyone concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Next Gen NASCAR Incorporates Several New Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The design of the 2021 car was an evolution of the original 1950s and 1960s technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rear suspension could trace its roots to a truck arm based on the Ford 9-inch axle. The front suspension evolved from a GM truck design<\/strong>, and the chassis was based on single rails positioned from the front to the back of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology has moved on, and in 2019 NASCAR decided to launch a clean sheet design which became known as the Next-Gen car for the 2021 season. COVID interrupted those plans, so the launch was delayed to the 2022 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The changes which the Next-Gen model introduces are listed below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Chassis Has Changed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although the original predictions were that a carbon fiber chassis would be developed, it is now known that the chassis will be a lightweight steel space design. It is designed in modular units, which will allow it to be more easily set up for different tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Transmission Is Being Changed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of the current four-speed, manual gearbox, a new sequential box will be used. The disadvantage is that the driver can only select the next or previous gear; however, gear changes are faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Independent Rear Suspension Is Now Going To Be Standard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of the old-style suspension, which had evolved from the Ford 9-inch axle, the Next-Gen car employs a new independent rear suspension, improving the Next-Gen car’s handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Next-Gen adopts A Newly Designed Wheel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The current 15-inch wheels are attached to the car with five lugs. These are being replaced with eighteen-inch wheels and a single-center locking nut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bigger wheels imply the tires<\/a> have a lower profile with stiffer sidewalls and improved handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most significant benefit will be that the tire changer’s roll will be more straightforward, and pit stops should be much faster. Because the regulations are strict, NASCAR  pitstops will not manage the sub three second times achieved by F1; <\/strong>however, it will improve on the current sub thirteen second times. We look forward to seeing what the pit crews achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The extra space that the new wheel size brings makes more room for bigger and better brakes to be installed, which will increase cooling and durability, resulting in better, more consistent stopping times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. A New Refuelling System Is Being Introduced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There have been times when the gas canister has caught fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new system ditches the gas canister, which is to be replaced by a clamp-on refueling hose, eliminating the need to carry the gas canister over the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A secure clamp will hopefully reduce the risk of potential spillage and fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Is The Next-Gen Car Being Introduced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each time changes are made to NASCAR, the goal is to make specific enhancements that enrich the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The improvements the NASCAR Next-Gen brings are no exception. With the new car NASCAR has set three particular goals;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. It needs to reduce the cost of the sport<\/strong><\/li>
  2. It is intended to increase safety<\/strong><\/li>
  3. It must improve the racing experience<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These are critical objectives that we will study in more detail. We also have a full article on this below.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Why Is NASCAR Introducing the Next-Gen Car in 2022?<\/a><\/blockquote>